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Stayed here for the location but was quite disappointed,
The guy who checked us in was friendly enough and made us welcome but when we got to our room it was ice cold as the radiator was off which was a little strange as the corridors were very hot, we considered leaving the door open to warm the room up....

Hello,
Many thanks for taking the time to post, we will look into the issues you have raised regarding the radiator, we will ensure its fully finctional and we would have attended to this if advised.
Thanks
Lorna Padden

Whereas the English YHA (Youth Hostel Association) takes pride in the diversity of their hostels, the Scottish SYHA seems to prefer predictability, and many of their hostels are remarkably similar -spacious, very simple and furnished in a rather sombre dark brown colour. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is exactly like that. The location on the very start of the path up...

I have been to Youth Hostels all my life so am aware that you get what you pay for BUT this place is horrendous.
I stayed 2 nights. We were obviously in Bunk Beds which were staggeringly uncomfortable, the Wi-Fi barely covered the kitchen let alone the rooms, there was mouldy on the ceiling above my head on the top...

Hello,
Many thanks for taking the time to post and let us know about your stay. I am very disappointed to read your comments as this is not the usual standards at our Youth Hostel and I will discuss with the team.
Lorna Padden

Beds were terribly uncomfortable. No electrical points in rooms. It was clean but very minimal accommodation. Internet was poor to nonexistent. Staff were very friendly and helpful but my back still hurts from the beds.

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Catered for 35 of us with a great evening meal and then good continental breakfast the morning after. 8 of us stayed in one of the dorm rooms in bunks. Beds were comfortable and the room was warm. Don't expect 5* conditions but then that's not what this place is about. If...

Arrived sat 10th. Receptionist very helpful on arrival but this didn't continue with his colleague the following morning. Start of the WHW for us. We had arranged the AMS bag company to collect our rucksacks from reception. They had told us that an envelope with labels for our bags had been left at reception. The receptionist was very dismissive saying...

Hello,
Many thanks for taking the time to post. I am sorry to read your comments and I have passed it onto our management team to investigate, be assured we take guest experience very seriously.
Thanks
Lorna Padden

Located at the bottom of Ben Nevis, the hostel is the perfect place to start hiking tours. The kitchen is really big and well equipped. The dorms are good, but because of the fact that nearly everyone starts his hiking tour in the early morning, you get barely enough sleep, especially if you sleep in the dorm with 16 beds....

I stayed at the hostel as part of a 2 day trip and I find the hostel needs improvement.
Wifi was very patchy and only available in the dining room. The rooms also do not have sockets. Electrical items have to be charged in the dining room.
I have pre-ordered and paid for continental breakfast, however when I arrived at...

Hello,
Many thanks for taking the time to post, we really appreciate it. We are aware that some of the facilities at glen Nevis need upgraded and we are working on that. Wi-Fi is available in all the public areas.
I am sorry to read about breakfast, this is not the usual standards we set and I have passed your...

Stayed over for 1 night, good value for money in twin room. Showers were clean and refreshing. The bed was comfy and friendly staff. It has a staffed kitchen, and also a kitchen that yiu can prepare yiur own food. Will stay again next year when I do Ben nevis.

I stayed here with a group of friends as we were climbing Ben Nevis . It is an ideal location for the climb but a bit expensive for a hostel and in need of improvement . We ordered a cooked breakfast for 730 am and when we came down it was far from ready . It just didn't seem organised...

Hello, thanks for taking the time to post and let us know about your experience. This isn't good service and be assured that we will take on-board your feedback and ensure the team are providing what we say we will.
thanks
Lorna Padden

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Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is the largest and longest established youth hostel in the Glen Nevis/Fort William area. Hosting hill walkers, climbers and backpackers at the foot of Britain's Highest Mountain since 1933, it has a proven track record of providing quality budget accommodation for individuals, families and groups wishing to visit the Lochaber area. The youth hostel boasts a superb newly refurbished kitchen and lounge, making it the cosiest place to relax with friends or family. Glen Nevis Youth Hostel maintains a spacious and always toasty boot and drying room for wet weather gear. The hostel offers full catering for those who prefer to take the hassle out of getting a meal ready after a long day on the hills and also has a great selection of beers and wines. With spacious bathrooms, accommodation for groups, families and independent travellers from around the world, Glen Nevis Youth Hostel is never without a great atmosphere and you are sure to make a friend or two.Wi-Fi during your stay: We do our best to deliver a free Wi-Fi service but apologise that connectivity, particularly in our rural locations, can be intermittent due to the level of our current broadband provision along with high usage when the youth hostel is busy. Please be assured we are endeavouring to improve where we can. We thank you for your patience and understanding...more less

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